Delegates from nearly 200 nations have pledged to create a fund to help vulnerable countries deal with the effects of climate change, with richer nations promising at least $260 million to begin the program, marking a significant milestone on the first day of global climate negotiations in Dubai.
House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) is expected to bring in $4 million at a fundraiser in Washington, D.C., on Thursday night, the latest in a string of fundraising successes since he took the speaker's gavel.
Former Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) reportedly told former President Donald Trump, "F*** you" in a phone call following his historic ouster from the position, which Trump opted not to help the lawmaker avoid.
Vice President Kamala Harris said Wednesday she would "of course" inform the public if there were an issue with President Joe Biden's health, but she added, "There's no need for that."
Democrats are stuck between a rock and a hard place when it comes to President Joe Biden as growing concerns over his age and polling numbers are still regarded as insufficient to warrant a "plan B" for the 2024 election.
Inflation cooled to a 3% annual rate in October, as measured by the gauge favored by the Federal Reserve, declining 0.4 percentage points from the previous reading.
Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg's speech at Michigan State University was interrupted by protesters chanting "Petrol Pete" on Wednesday night, leading to the arrest of one person.
